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lysiane_souris · 03-18-2009, 09:32 AM

so i got baileys on saturday and the breeder told me she has been dewormed several times which i can see from her health record but this is twice now that i see something come out of her after she goes to potty...i took a picture maybe someone can help me out...i have never had a puppy that had worms so i have no clue what it looks like but wtv is coming out of her does not loook to healthy.... if it is not worms can anyone help me out? what is it should i see a vet??

chachi · 03-18-2009, 09:34 AM

That looks like mucus not worms. Worms would look like little pieces of rice.

bchgirl · 03-18-2009, 09:44 AM

When you take her to the vet for a well puppy visit...take a stool sample and they will test it for you.

I agree with Chachi...that is not worms.

bjh · 03-18-2009, 09:45 AM

I would get her to the vet right away. It could be coccidia or giardia. Whatever it is, it is not a normal stool. Regular worm medicine would not kill coccidia. What are you feeding her and have you changed her diet? That could also cause mucus stools. Please keep us posted.

lysiane_souris · 03-18-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

I would get her to the vet right away. It could be coccidia or giardia. Whatever it is, it is not a normal stool. Regular worm medicine would not kill coccidia. What are you feeding her and have you changed her diet? That could also cause mucus stools. Please keep us posted.

i have been feeding her the same thing the breeder did since i wanted her to be sue to it...i have a vet appt on saturday should i wait until then or should i wait until she poops again today and bring that in ASAP...im so nervous i have had puppy before but i never ever had a sick dog...

chachi · 03-18-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lysiane_souris

i have been feeding her the same thing the breeder did since i wanted her to be sue to it...i have a vet appt on saturday should i wait until then or should i wait until she poops again today and bring that in ASAP...im so nervous i have had puppy before but i never ever had a sick dog...

I wouldnt wait I would get her in to the vet right awaay. If its coccidia or giradia she needs meds for that

manolos mom · 03-18-2009, 09:51 AM

Get a sample of her poop and run it by their office. That way they can start testing it......Let us know ...

lysiane_souris · 03-18-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by manolos mom

Get a sample of her poop and run it by their office. That way they can start testing it......Let us know ...

now is there a way i can male her poop faster since she just did and i flushed it , not knowing any better of course...??

manolos mom · 03-18-2009, 09:58 AM

No you will have to wait for a fresh sample. Now if you take her by the Vet they can get a stoole sample from your baby. I would not wait on this very long. Maybe the vet can change your appt. for today or tommorow...

lysiane_souris · 03-18-2009, 10:06 AM

i just called the vet and she said to come by at 3pm...ill need stool sa,ple though ...

Jessbell · 03-18-2009, 10:07 AM

Oh gosh, I am so sorry to hear your puppy might not be well, thaht's awful! I think you're right to take a sample to the Vet, better safe than sorry!

I'm afraid I dont really have an suggestions on how to get her to poop other than feed her. Puppies' digestive system are quite quick so if you feed her she'll probably poop in no more than about an hour I'd have thought. Just be sure to watch her like a hawk so that you dont miss it!

Best of luck hon, and please do let us know what the Vet says, wont you?

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ARCHIE · 03-18-2009, 10:11 AM

If you can't get a sample go anyhow. The vet should be able to get something from her rectally, enough for testing at least. Explain to him
what it looked like. Finger's crossed it will be ok. It's better you get there
ASAP just in case.
Will watch for an update.

lysiane_souris · 03-18-2009, 10:24 AM

im so nervous now..pore bailey...i will bring the picture i showed you guys to the vet as well and hopefully i will have a stool sample if not i am going anyways..im way to scared...ill update when i come back from the vet later...thanks alot everyone

manolos mom · 03-18-2009, 10:29 AM

I would take that pic you posted. That way he can see the consistency. He should be able to get more sample from her rectum....Good luck.

citygirl · 03-18-2009, 10:47 AM

Glad you have a appointment with the vets, doesn't look like worms but mucus...Keep us posted.

03-18-2009, 09:34 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	That looks like mucus not worms. Worms would look like little pieces of rice. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-18-2009, 09:44 AM	#3
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	When you take her to the vet for a well puppy visit...take a stool sample and they will test it for you. I agree with Chachi...that is not worms. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

03-18-2009, 10:06 AM	#10
lysiane_souris YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shediac Cape, NB - Canada Posts: 486	i just called the vet and she said to come by at 3pm...ill need stool sa,ple though ... __________________ Lysiane & Bailey, the 6lb Monster

03-18-2009, 10:07 AM	#11
Jessbell YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dartmoor, Devon, UK Posts: 468	Oh gosh, I am so sorry to hear your puppy might not be well, thaht's awful! I think you're right to take a sample to the Vet, better safe than sorry! I'm afraid I dont really have an suggestions on how to get her to poop other than feed her. Puppies' digestive system are quite quick so if you feed her she'll probably poop in no more than about an hour I'd have thought. Just be sure to watch her like a hawk so that you dont miss it! Best of luck hon, and please do let us know what the Vet says, wont you? http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...getwell010.gif __________________ *Jess, Maisie Mops Delilah & Ellie May*

03-18-2009, 10:24 AM	#13
lysiane_souris YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shediac Cape, NB - Canada Posts: 486	im so nervous now..pore bailey...i will bring the picture i showed you guys to the vet as well and hopefully i will have a stool sample if not i am going anyways..im way to scared...ill update when i come back from the vet later...thanks alot everyone __________________ Lysiane & Bailey, the 6lb Monster

03-18-2009, 09:45 AM	#4
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I would get her to the vet right away. It could be coccidia or giardia. Whatever it is, it is not a normal stool. Regular worm medicine would not kill coccidia. What are you feeding her and have you changed her diet? That could also cause mucus stools. Please keep us posted.

03-18-2009, 09:51 AM	#7
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Get a sample of her poop and run it by their office. That way they can start testing it......Let us know ...

03-18-2009, 09:58 AM	#9
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	No you will have to wait for a fresh sample. Now if you take her by the Vet they can get a stoole sample from your baby. I would not wait on this very long. Maybe the vet can change your appt. for today or tommorow...

03-18-2009, 10:11 AM	#12
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	If you can't get a sample go anyhow. The vet should be able to get something from her rectally, enough for testing at least. Explain to him what it looked like. Finger's crossed it will be ok. It's better you get there ASAP just in case. Will watch for an update.

03-18-2009, 10:29 AM	#14
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	I would take that pic you posted. That way he can see the consistency. He should be able to get more sample from her rectum....Good luck.

03-18-2009, 10:47 AM	#15
citygirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: north syracuse ny usa Posts: 1,483	Glad you have a appointment with the vets, doesn't look like worms but mucus...Keep us posted. __________________ Nancy Mom to Sam & Lola